JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
了 — complete
- Reading
- リョウ
- Meaning
- complete; finish
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
了 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is リョウ and it means complete; finish. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
了 appears in everyday japanese words such as 了 (finish), 了承 (acknowledgement) and 了解 (comprehension).
Japanese words containing 了
Frequently asked questions
What does 了 mean in Japanese?
了 means complete; finish in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 了 read?
了 is read リョウ. Reading it inside real words — 了 and 了承 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 了 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 了 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 了 in a word?
A common word containing 了 is 了 (りょう) — "finish". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 了 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 了 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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